For Immediate Release: Friday, October 2, 2020 Contact: Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein urged Congress to enact new consumer protection measures for airline customers as it considers additional federal support for the airline industry. “Air travel can be stressful and frustrating in the best of times, but even more so during […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, October 2, 2020 Contact: Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein reached a $122,270.25 settlement with George Edward Hall II and his companies Carolina Structures Inc., Titan Concrete Inc., Carolina Buildings LLC, Titan Outdoor Impressions Inc., Kahuna Concrete, and Affordable Contractors, to resolve a lawsuit alleging unfair and deceptive […]
Friday, October 2, 2020 There are an estimated 9 million people who have not yet claimed their COVID-19 economic impact payments from the federal government. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided payments of up to $1,200 per individual to help with the financial burdens caused by COVID-19, but individuals must act by Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, to receive their payments. Most individuals who haven’t received their […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, October 2, 2020 Contact: Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today urged North Carolinians to submit information to the IRS so they can receive their federal economic impact payments. An estimated 9 million Americans who do not usually file tax returns are eligible for payments, but they need […]
Attorney General Josh Stein October 2020 Elections are already underway in North Carolina. Starting last month with absentee voting, continuing this month with in-person early voting, and ending on November 3, North Carolinians across the state are casting their ballots and participating in our democracy. As Attorney General, ensuring the integrity of elections in North […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Contact: Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced a $39.5 million multistate settlement with Anthem resulting from the 2014 data breach that compromised the personal information of 78.8 million Americans, including 775,606 North Carolinians. North Carolina will receive $401,172.38. In addition to the payment, […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Contact: Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein announced a $60 million settlement with C.R. Bard, Inc. and its parent company Becton, Dickinson, and Company for the deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices. “These companies deceived people about the health risks of their products, and […]
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Contact: Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today warned North Carolinians to beware of fraudulent debt collectors and debt collection scams as part of Operation Corrupt Collector, a nationwide crackdown targeting debt collectors who use scare tactics to try to collect on non-existent debts. “Debt […]
For Immediate Release: Monday, September 21, 2020 Contact: Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484 Affected consumers will receive $110,000 in restitution (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein reached a $120,000 consent judgment with J.S. Enterprises of Swansboro LLC and James Morris Stallings III to resolve a lawsuit alleging violations of North Carolina’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 18, 2020 Contact: Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein and the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory today recognized Sept. 20-26, 2020, as National Forensic Science Week, following a proclamation from Gov. Roy Cooper. National Forensic Science Week highlights the vital role that forensic science and forensic scientists […]